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Politics & Government

2007

House, Senate vote in support of tribal racino

While the Maine House of Representatives and Senate have voted in support of the Passamaquoddy racino bill, both bodies failed to give the two-thirds majority that would be needed to override an expected veto of the measure by Governor John Baldacci.

2007

Canadian LNG stance sparks heated reaction

The Government of Canada's strongly worded message that it will use legal means to try to prevent the passage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers through its waters to proposed terminals on Passamaquoddy Bay has stirred up equally strong responses from the LNG developers and supporters.

2007

LNG intervenor filing deadlines drawing near

The deadlines to file for intervenor status and to file comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for two proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects on Passamaquoddy Bay are quickly approaching.

2007

Legislators play their cards

Not giving up after 15 years of trying, the Passamaquoddy Tribe once again will be attempting to convince legislators and Governor John Baldacci, during this session of the legislature, to support tribal gambling in the state C specifically a racino in Washington County and a casino at a site to

2007

Legislators play their cards

Bills being submitted by area legislators, to be considered during the coming months by the 123rd Maine Legislature, address the new setback requirements for shorebird habitat, education funding and economic development in Washington County, including proposals to provide funding for the...

2006

State skips meeting on permit requests by LNG developer

In a two-hour public informational meeting on November 21 in Robbinston, Rob Wyatt, vice president for environment and permitting for Downeast LNG Inc.

2006

Sheriff’s bid won by Smith; TABOR nixed

Voter turnout was high on November 7, Election Day, in Washington County, where the most talked about and publicized race involved the battle for the sheriff's seat and where the incumbent governor is not popular with local citizens.